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Ingredientes
- Sunset Lentil & Sweet Potato Soup
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1 large stalk celery, thinly sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 2 garlic cloves, minced (if desired)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 cups red or green lentils, rinsed
- 2 cans (14.5 oz size, or about 4 cups) reduced sodium chicken (or vegetable) broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 large or 2 small (about 1 lb total) sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 914g | |
| Calories 1632 | |
| Calories from Fat 170 | 10% |
| Total Fat 19.2g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 2.69g | 11% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 430mg | 18% |
| Potassium 4892mg | 140% |
| Total Carbs 264.84g | 71% |
| Dietary Fiber 126.9g | 423% |
| Sugars 25.06g | 17% |
| Protein 104.39g | 167% |
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